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Profile of John Weiss, a volunteer with the MPCA's Volunteer Water Monitoring Program

In early 2024, Minnesota became the first U.S. state to establish a product stewardship program for boat wrap, which must provide free collection, transportation, reuse, recycling, and disposal.

Facilities that produce air emissions can benefit by proposing limits on their own operations to avoid certain types of regulatory requirements. You might accept limits to stay under emission…

Approximately $1.3 million in funding was available for local climate action planning and implementation projects.

Canby Creek now flows into Del Clark Lake and protects Canby from flooding, while providing outdoor recreation and excellent water quality.

East Central Solid Waste Commission (ECSWC) proposes to add 1.7 million cubic yards of MSW capacity to their landfill near Mora, Minnesota, which requires an environmental impact statement.

The MPCA regulates most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure-handling facilities.

Organizations that want to reuse materials in ways not classified as standing beneficial uses must apply to the MPCA for a case specific beneficial use.

Studies of Minnesota’s waters show that contaminants of emerging concern are widespread in the state’s lakes and rivers.

An air emissions risk analysis estimates the potential human health risks from air pollution emitted by a facility.

Recycling market development works to expand end markets and boost the demand for recycled materials.

Details on major and minor modifications of a solid waste management facility permit.

MPCA rules govern the collection, transportation, storage, processing, and land application of animal manure and other livestock operation wastes.

The MPCA is proposing to amend Minnesota Rules governing animal feedlots.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Emergency Response Program (ERP) oversees the cleanup of all types of spills and environmental emergencies.

SSTS work in Minnesota must be completed by licensed businesses under the supervision of certified individuals.

Sulfur dioxide (SO2), a foul-smelling toxic gas, is part of a larger group of chemicals called sulfur oxides. These gases, especially SO2, are emitted by the burning of fossil fuels or other…

Some Minnesota companies are helping expand the use of recycled materials in the state, thanks to market development grants from the MPCA.

Three committees are accountable to and advise the full Clean Water Council. Meetings are scheduled and open to the public.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of human-made chemicals that do not break down over time. PFAS are sometimes called “forever chemicals” due to their extreme…